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Bestwood Village School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bestwood Village School is an other independent special not applicable school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 7-16, with 18 pupils, and a capacity of 36 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-16

Age range

18

Pupils

36

Capacity

50%

Fill rate

Bestwood Village School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bestwood Village School?

The catchment area for Bestwood Village School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Bestwood Village School is set by Nottinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →

Bestwood Village School: 36 places, 50% filled: places available

Bestwood Village School has a published admission number of 36 places. 18 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 50%. At 50% full, the school currently has headroom below its 36 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Nottinghamshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Bestwood Village School: School Information

Full address
School Walk, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8UU
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-16 years
DfE URN
150914

Other Not applicable Schools in Nottingham

If Bestwood Village School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Bestwood Village School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bestwood Village School

What is the catchment area for Bestwood Village School?

The catchment area for Bestwood Village School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bestwood Village School oversubscribed?

Bestwood Village School has a capacity of 36 places and currently has 18 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Bestwood Village School?

Admission to Bestwood Village School is managed by Nottinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bestwood Village School cover?

Bestwood Village School is a not applicable school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 7-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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